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DOP products from the Marche

Authentic flavors

The promotion and preservation of branded products are guaranteed through Quality Assurance and Product Certification, such as DOP (DPO, Protected Designation of Origin).

Typical inland products are pork and cured meats, such as DPO Carpegna ham and salami alla cacciatore (salami with sweet pepper and tomato) that can lay claim to a centuries-old sharecrop tradition. For cheese lovers DPO Fossa cheese (a strong, cave-aged cheese) is certainly worth trying as well as the vast range of mountain ‘Pecorino’ cheese made from ewe's milk.

Casciotta di Urbino is a very singular type of cheese; it was much appreciated by the famous painter and sculptor Michelangelo. The oil and honey produced in the Marche are also highly recommended.

Extra virgin olive oil from Cartoceto and top-quality Millefiori honey are well-known. Lovers of healthy eating can appreciate such products in restaurants, at agritourism centres and at special events held in the Marche region all year round.

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Target: Marchio di Qualità

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  • Carpegna ham PDO
    Among the most noble cold cuts there is Carpegna ham, which in 1996 has obtained the POD stamp (Protected Designation of Origin). Even though the production area is only in Carpegna, its diffusion knows no boundaries. This product is appreciated thoughout the world. Carpegna ham has a curved shape and weighs at least 8 kg. ts aspect after slicing is salmon pink, with whitish-pink fat on the outside.  The seasoned meat perfume is delicate and penetrating, with a delicate and fragrant flavour.

    CONSORZIO PROSCIUTTO DI CARPEGNA
    Piazza Conti 8 
    61021 Carpegna - PU

    prosciuttocarpegna@pec.it

  • Casciotta d'Urbino DOP
    The area of production of Casciotta d’Urbino cheese corresponds to the entire province of Pesaro-Urbino.The earliest written documentation on the existence of the cheese dates back to the great wedding banquets held by the Sforza and Della Rovere families, which took place in the Marche in the period from 1400 to 1600. The most illustrious connoisseur of the cheese was Michelangelo Buonarroti himself. He ordered his faithful servant Francesco Amadori da Castel Durante (known as l’Urbino) to purchase a series of holdings in the Durantino territory, so that he might have a continuous supply of “Casciotte”.DOC recognition was given by President Decree in 30/03/82.The European Community has registered it in the list of PDO products with the CE number 1107/96. The protection Association was founded in 1992 and now represents 14 producers. Casciotta d’Urbino is a cheese made from sheep and cow milk, external appearance cylindrical, flat shape with rounded sides, weight varying from 0.8 to 1.2 kg; crust thin, with a straw coloration.Colour of the cheese straw white, structure soft and crumbly, with characteristic small holes. Taste sweet yet full, pleasantly acidic, agreeable. 
    For more information:
    http://www.casciottadiurbino.it - 0721/87981
    info@casciottadiurbino.it    

    http://www.turismo.pesarourbino.it/

  • Cartoceto Oil PDO
    This Cartoceto oil has obtained the POD stamp (Protected Designation of Origin). Important among local varieties are: Coroncina, Falerone Piantone, Molignano Piantone, Fermo Sargano, Obertana, Mingnola, Carboncella, Raggia and Raggiola. Some of these are used in single-type oils with strong analytical and sensorial characteristics. They all have potentially interesting market prospects. A niche market reserved for the most discerning consumers who don’t just want “oil”.